Horsman tackled a similar stunt as a contestant on America's Got Talent in 2012.

But his luck nearly ran out Wednesday night during a rehearsal at the Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut for a Criss Angel show. Horsman was part of the act. He was suspended 30 feet above the stage. He was supposed to escape. Instead, he slipped into unconsciousness and was drowning.

INSIDE EDITION spoke to Angel, who said, "I've been in trouble doing escapes and I know the telltale signs are. When you're holding your breath for four minutes long, that's not an illusion."